Superbine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Superbine is a noun meaning A toxic alkaloid found in Gloriosa superba.
Meaning
A toxic alkaloid found in Gloriosa superba.
Example Sentences
Other publications report the presence of a toxic compound, superbine, which is experimentally lethal to a cat in a dose as small as 0.01 g (0.00036 oz).
Gloriosa superba: spectacularly beautiful climbing lily. Roots, stalks, leaves contain an acrid narcotic, superbine, as well as colchicine and choline. Three grains of colchicine are fatal. Hawaii.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include solanidanine, solanogantine, subalpinoside, lysergol, solasodine, cylindrospermin.
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